Rebulb

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To change the bulb in (a light fitting). transitive

    "Furthermore, multiple levels of ceiling cove lighting were rewired, then the fixtures rebulbed, as restorers say, returning the illumination to a glory not seen for 50 years, Mr. Tarozzi said."

Example

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"Furthermore, multiple levels of ceiling cove lighting were rewired, then the fixtures rebulbed, as restorers say, returning the illumination to a glory not seen for 50 years, Mr. Tarozzi said."

Etymology

From re- + bulb.

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